I find my biggest struggle is getting control of my mind. It may be as simple as shrugging and saying – in your head or out loud – “Meh. I’m not hungry.” The more you think about NOT having food in your belly, the worse you will feel. Wrap your head around even enjoying the sensation of hunger. It’s just your body sending a signal. Observe it, but don’t react. Then dismiss it.
Another suggestion would be to anticipate hunger pains, they will be inevitable. Have a diversion ready: when I got hungry, I recognized that it was actually boredom in disguise. So go for a walk, play your guitar, “eat” a book… And in your mind visualize the enjoyment you derive from these activities as satiating your hunger. Sounds crazy but it works!
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